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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.86, 23,305.38 and 6,652.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.86, 23,305.38 and 6,652.08 is: 9,978.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.86 : 23,305.38 = 6,652.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.86/23,305.38 = 6,652.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.86x = 23,305.38 × 6,652.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.86x = 155,029,252.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,029,252.19/15,535.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,978.80

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